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R221 LEU

1998 Gilera Runner

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,615 mi
Last recorded16,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Gilera Runner11,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 LEU
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 16,615 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside split pin missing from foot peg

Fail 8 Jul 2025 16,615 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside split pin missing from foot peg

Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,615 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 5,157 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 5,157 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,989 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 12,978 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,944 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,834 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,330 miles

slight play in front suspension bush. exhaust blowing .

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,330 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,642 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,642 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,706 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,706 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,853 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
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R221 LEU is a 1998 Gilera Runner in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Gilera Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R221 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R221 LEU registered?

R221 LEU is a 1998 Gilera Runner, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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